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Rhyne Howard named to All-Star game, becoming third Dream player to make game

Atlanta Dream v Las Vegas Aces LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 09: Rhyne Howard #10 of the Atlanta Dream drives against Chelsea Gray #12 of the Las Vegas Aces during their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Dream 97-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Dream will be represented well at the upcoming WNBA All-Star Game in Las Vegas this weekend.

Rhyne Howard was named the third Dream player on the All-Star roster, joining teammates Allisha Gray and Cheyenne Parker.

Howard was named as an injury replacement for Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne.

This is the second consecutive All-Star Game appearance for Howard.

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The 2022 Rookie of the Year, Howard is averaging 18.7 points and shooting 40.3% from three this season.

At 10-8, the Dream sits in 4th place in the Western Conference.

To watch Howard and the rest of the WNBA stars, tune into the All-Star Game at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 2.

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